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Hammersmith Odeon again last night - it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
There is clearly something very wrong with Michael Schenker - he was so awful it was painful. Not sure whether it was drink or drugs but he made more mistakes during a shambling performance of Doctor Doctor than I have seen in all previous concerts put together. As he shuffled off the stage unsteady on his feet and throwing his cap at a roadie he clearly knew how bad it had been. The guy next to me called out for Rock Bottom - I am glad to say he didn't oblige. The last time I saw someone clearly out of it trying to hold a concert together was Rory Gallagher at the Town and Country Club (now The Forum) where I was so angry that I stormed up to the box office and demanded my money back after about 20 minutes. He left the stage shortly thereafter and we were sent home with the promise of a refund as "Rory apologises but he cannot continue as he is not very well". Tragically that was the last time I saw him as he died about a year later. I hope the same fate does not await Schenker.
The Scorpions on the other hand were magnificent and full of energy. It is astonishing to think that this band in it various guises have been together for over 30 years. They were joined in the middle of the set by Uli John Roth and delved very deep into the back catalogue - Speedy's Coming was a highlight but sadly no Robot Man but you can't have everything. Stellar versions of Lovedrive, Bad Boys Running Wild and Blackout led to a slightly disappointing encore. I always hated Winds of Change and felt a bit robbed that they played it but didn't find time for Another Piece of Meat or Virgin Killers - being churlish I know but all in all a great show.
Am a bit sad for Schenker and hopes he sorts his life out soon. He is truly a great rock guitarist and the world would be a sadder place without him.
Hammersmith Odeon again last night - it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
There is clearly something very wrong with Michael Schenker - he was so awful it was painful. Not sure whether it was drink or drugs but he made more mistakes during a shambling performance of Doctor Doctor than I have seen in all previous concerts put together. As he shuffled off the stage unsteady on his feet and throwing his cap at a roadie he clearly knew how bad it had been. The guy next to me called out for Rock Bottom - I am glad to say he didn't oblige. The last time I saw someone clearly out of it trying to hold a concert together was Rory Gallagher at the Town and Country Club (now The Forum) where I was so angry that I stormed up to the box office and demanded my money back after about 20 minutes. He left the stage shortly thereafter and we were sent home with the promise of a refund as "Rory apologises but he cannot continue as he is not very well". Tragically that was the last time I saw him as he died about a year later. I hope the same fate does not await Schenker.
The Scorpions on the other hand were magnificent and full of energy. It is astonishing to think that this band in it various guises have been together for over 30 years. They were joined in the middle of the set by Uli John Roth and delved very deep into the back catalogue - Speedy's Coming was a highlight but sadly no Robot Man but you can't have everything. Stellar versions of Lovedrive, Bad Boys Running Wild and Blackout led to a slightly disappointing encore. I always hated Winds of Change and felt a bit robbed that they played it but didn't find time for Another Piece of Meat or Virgin Killers - being churlish I know but all in all a great show.
Am a bit sad for Schenker and hopes he sorts his life out soon. He is truly a great rock guitarist and the world would be a sadder place without him.
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